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Machaguay, Peru

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370 Population 1/sq mi density
10,312 ft Elevation 3,143 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 2°C
Machaguay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July. The area gets 361 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The area receives 151.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 35°F Jul (1°C)
Annual Average35.1°F
35% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average35°F (1°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,312 ft (3,143 m)
Area425.4 sq mi (1,101.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-15.6486°N, 72.5058°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.4"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 151.1"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

757 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 23, 2001 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru M8.4 139 km
Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 114 km
Jul 18, 2017 22 km S of Atico, Peru M6.4 148 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 129 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 89 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 27 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 82 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 59 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 75 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 4 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 15 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 33 km
Feb 16, 2016 26 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 147 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 98 km
Oct 15, 1997 10 km NNE of Atico, Peru M5.7 127 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 65 km
Aug 11, 2017 18 km ESE of Atico, Peru M5.6 126 km
Sep 8, 1996 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru M5.6 59 km
May 14, 2013 25 km SE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.5 88 km
Aug 25, 2014 12 km SSE of Urasqui, Peru M5.5 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2001 S. PERU Earthquake 8.8 m 103 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (32 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 32 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 45 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 71 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 121 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 5.0 in
February 38°F (4°C) 5.4 in Wettest
March 38°F (3°C) 5.2 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
May 35°F (1°C) 0.4 in
June 31°F (-0°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 35°F (1°C) 0.2 in
August 31°F (-0°C) 0.2 in Coldest
September 34°F (1°C) 0.6 in
October 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 0.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Warmest

Machaguay has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 31°F in August to 39°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.2").

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